Introduction to Programming

Welcome to CSC160 Introduction to Programming (C++). This course covers programming with C++. The course materials  are found on your aims.edu page after you login. I will have some redundant information here, but it can all be found under the CSC160 tab on your AIMS home page.

Rules for Class

All applicable Colorado Early Education – Fort Collins rules. In this class I have two rules that are very important to me:

1. Treat each person in this room with the respect with which you would like to be treated.
2. Except when in an organized group discussion, only one person speaks at a time.

Syllabus and Schedule

The Schedule is found in the CSC160 description on the AIMS.edu website. I am providing a second copy here, but please go to the AIMS website for the most updated information.

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Class Information		Instructor Information
CRN:	20355	Professor:	Wayne Cook
Section:	CSC119 G11	Email:	[email protected]
Meeting Times:	MTWF at 9:50 AM-10:45 AM	Phone:	(970) 690-9976
Room:	CEC-FC room 228	Office Hours (CEC-FC 228):	By appointment

***Please contact me via the Aims Online course email or my aims email listed above. Emails will be answered generally within 24 hours on weekdays excluding weekends. Phone messages are checked once a week during the semester.

Required Textbook and Materials

• Flash Drive or Cloud Storage
• Scratch Paper and Pencil

Title:	C++ From Control Structures through Objects – Eighth Edition	C
ISBN:	978-0-13-403732-5
Author:	Tony Gaddis
Publisher:	Pearson Education, Inc.
Copyright Year:	© 2016
Additional Materials:	Flash Drive or Cloud Storage Scratch Paper and Pencil

Course Description

This course introduces computer program design using concepts of
structured programming and logic. Planning topics include pseudo code
and structure charts. Programming topics cover variables, data types,
control structures, looping, program breaks, and arrays.

Credits: 4

Topical Outline

1. Program Development Process and Algorithm Development
2. Analysis and Design, Testing, and Coding Standards
3. Syntax
4. Data Types and Operators
5. Data Representation
6. Logical Expressions
7. Input/Output
8. Objects
9. Scope/Lifetime Rules
10. Decisions and Iterations
11. Functions/Methods
12. Pointers/References
13. Arrays
14. Recursion

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student/learner will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the program development process and algorithm development.
2. Implement programs utilizing analysis and design, testing, coding standards and documentation.
3. Write programs with correct syntax.
4. Write programs with input/output using a variety of data types.
5. Demonstrate the use of different data types.
6. Show how operators work with different data types.
7. Identify how data is represented in the system.
8. Use logical expressions in a program.
9. Show how scope/lifetime rules affect code.
10. Write programs with multiple decisions and loops.
11. Explain program flow.
12. Use both system-defined and programmer-defined
13. functions/methods with value and reference parameters in a program. Group different data types together in a structure, class or equivalent.
14. Use pointers/references in a program.
15. Write a program with arrays.
16. Demonstrate understanding and use of recursion in a program.

Common Learning Outcomes:

What is a Common Learning Outcome? Common Learning Outcomes (CLOs) define the expectations of an Aims Community College education and provide the benchmarks against which the College holds itself accountable.

Critical Thinking Competency – Students who can think critically apply thinking skills and are able to evaluate real-world examples in terms of course content and knowledge. Examples of critical thinking include identifying and exploring issues, recognizing your audience and addressing them accordingly and, framing personal reference and acknowledging other perspectives.

Problem Solving – Good problem solvers apply thinking skills to evaluate real-world examples in terms of course content and knowledge. Students with strong problem solving skills will interpret the problem, develop a strategy to solve the problem, apply appropriate strategies and procedures, and arrive at a workable solution.

Professionalism – Students who are professional strive for excellence in their performance of required roles in their future professions. Professionals demonstrate accountability and ethical behavior, maintain a professional attitude and conduct themselves in an appropriate and respectful manner.

Written Communication – Students should be able to demonstrate a high level of written communication skills as necessary for their future profession through the development and expression of ideas in writing. Students with strong written communication skills will include in their writing a clear main idea or theme, include appropriate content and context, organize their materials to suit the purpose of the document and use appropriate conventions

Oral Communications – Students should be able to demonstrate a high level of oral communication skills as necessary for their future profession through prepared, purposeful presentations designed to increase knowledge, to foster understanding, or to promote change in the listeners’ attitudes, values, beliefs or behavior. A good oral presentation includes a central message with supporting materials, is organized, clearly delivered and may involve interactions with the audience.

Important Dates:

Please see the college’s website for important dates here.

Grading Policies

Grades are determined by the following percentages:

	Percentage	Description
Homework Programs	44%	Outside of class homework projects.
Quizzes	42%	Credit will be issued for correct answers on the quizzes.
Final Exam	14%	The final exam for the course.

Grading Scale

Letter Grade	Percentage
A	90% – 100%	(Superior and excellent)
B	80% – 89%	(Above average)
C	70% – 79%	(Average)
D/F	60% – 69%	(Below average level of achievement) (CEC-FC standards means this fails)
F	59% and below	(Not acceptable)

Late Work

All work must be turned in by the Due Date listed on the dropbox for full credit. Work that is turned in up to one week late will lose 10% of the total points. Work that is turned in up to two weeks late will lose 15% of the total points. Beyond two weeks late work will not be accepted without a prior arrangement with the instructor before the original due date emailed to [email protected].

Make up Quizzes

MAKE-UP TESTS: Attendance is mandatory on quiz and exam days. If an emergency arises on a quiz or exam day, you must notify the instructor by email to [email protected] on or before the exam scheduled class period. If a student is absent for a quiz or exam and has not emailed the instructor, her/his score on that exam will be a “0”. A make-up exam will be available for those students who gave prior notification via email by appointment. The make-up exam must be completed within two weeks of missing the exam.

Homework and Attendance

Attendance and homework are crucial to achieve the objectives of this class. Your success depends on being prepared for and participating in each class. All students are expected to attend every class session on time and to have their homework completed when assigned. I would appreciate an email indicating your absence from class. Learning programming is best achieved by practicing programming. Some concepts of the book will be taught or enhanced by in-class activities. These activities allow you to actively apply programming concepts.

Study Procedures

Read each chapter thoroughly as they are assigned. Read and RUN the examples. Read the assignment before the lecture. In class the instructor will go over the assignments and examples. After the lecture the quiz will be handed out and must be completed in class.

You will find it helpful to study and do homework in small groups. Getting input from others and working out solutions together is an additional way to learn. HOWEVER, please be careful that you do your own work—a study group is not a substitute for thinking through the problem yourself.

Some lab time may be provided in class but be aware that you are in class 3 hours a week. You can expect to work an additional 9 – 12 hours outside of class.

Classroom Etiquette:

It is important to begin modeling employment traits in the classroom. Begin this procedure by adhering to the following guidelines:

• We will respect each other and communicate in a respectful, attentive manner.
• Please listen while the instructor is lecturing.
• Please listen while another individual is asking a question.
• See me with any questions during lab time in class or make an appointment with me during my office hours.
• Be on time.
• Complete assignments in a professional, neat manner and turn in timely.
• Ask if you have questions.
• Complete your own assignments in order to maximize learning and remain in this course.

Cell Phone Policy: If you have a cell phone with you in the classroom, make sure the ringer or beeper is off unless you are expecting a call due to an emergency situation. In that case, you must inform the instructor in order not to disrupt the class unexpectedly.

Aims Policies and Procedures

http://www.aims.edu/inside/policies/standard-syllabus/

Schedule

Current Week	Activities and Topics	Assignments – Due Dates
Week 1	Read Chapter 1 Why Program? Computer Systems: Hardware and Software Programs and Programming Languages What Is a Program Made of? Input, Processing, and Output The Programming Procedural and Object-Oriented Programming	Friday, January 5, 2018 Assessment 1a-Steps to Solve Problem Tuesday, January 9, 2018 Assessment 1b-“Hello World” Wednesday, January 10, 2018 Assessment 1c-User’s Pay, pp 14-15 Friday, January 12, 2018 Pg 24-26: Q’s 1-29 (odd), 30, 34, 36
Week 2	Read Chapter 2 Section 2.1 – 2.12 The Parts of a C++ Program The cout Object The #include Directive Variables and Literals Identifiers Integer Data Types The char Data Type The C++ string Class Floating-Point Data Types The bool Data Type Determining the Size of a Data Type Variable Assignments and Initialization	Program 2 – Wednesday, January 10, 2018 In-Class Quiz 2 – Friday, January 12, 2018
Week 3	Read chapter 2 sections 2.12 – 2.17 & chapter 3 sections 3.1 through 3.4 Scope Arithmetic Operators Comments Constants The cin Object Mathematical Expressions Typecasting Overflow/Underflow	Program 3 – Wednesday, January 17, 2018 In-Class Quiz 3 – Friday, January 19, 2018
Week 4	Read Chapter 3.4 through 3.11 Type Casting Multiple Assignment and Combined Assignment Formatting Output Working with Characters and string Objects More Mathematical Library Functions	Program 4 – Monday, January 22, 2018 In-Class Quiz 4 – Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Week 5	Start Reading Chapter 4 Relational Operators The if Statement Expanding the if Statement The if/else Statement Nested if Statements The if/else if Statement Logical Operators Checking Numeric Ranges with Logical Operators Comparing Characters and Strings The Conditional Operator The switch Statement	Program 5 – Monday, January 29, 2018 In-Class Quiz 5 – Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Week 6	Review Chapter 4 Relational Operators The if Statement Expanding the if Statement The if/else Statement Nested if Statements The if/else if Statement Logical Operators Checking Numeric Ranges with Logical Operators Comparing Characters and Strings The Conditional Operator The switch Statement	Program 6 – Monday, February 5, 2018 In-Class Quiz 6 – Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Week 7	Continue Reading Chapter 4 TBD	Program 7 – Monday, February 12, 2018 In-Class Quiz 7 – Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Week 8	Review Chapter 4 TBD	General Quiz – Wednesday, February 21, 2018 or Friday, February 23, 2018
Week 9	Read Chapter 5 TBD	Program 8 – Monday, February 26, 2018 In-Class Quiz 8 – Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Week 10	Read Chapter 6 TBD	Program 9 – Monday, March 5, 2018 In-Class Quiz 9 – Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Week 11	Review Chapter 5 & 6 TBD	Program 10 – Monday, March 19, 2018 In-Class Quiz 10 – Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Week 12	Chapter 10 TBD	Program 11 – Monday, March 26, 2018 In-Class Quiz 11 – Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Week 13	Review Chapter 10 TBD	In-Class Quiz 12 – Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Week 14	Chapter 11 TBD	Program 12 – Monday, April 9, 2018 In-Class Quiz 13 – Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Week 15	Review Chapter 11 TBD	In-Class Quiz 14 – Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Weeks 16-17	Wrap Up Review all Material Design and Create Simple C++ Project	Catch up on any missing material – Friday, April 20, 2018 Final Project Due – Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Week 18	In-Class Final Exam	In-Class Final – Wednesday, May 9, 2018